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General

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Series

Mac mini1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026

Pro Micro1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/dellpromicroqcm1250Read 7 October 2026Current original US maker page identifies the ordinary Dell Pro Micro QCM1250 family, distinct from Micro Plus. The former Singapore 512 GB selection was a historical family comparison and is not the retained US V6TNK 256 GB reference. Current US default i5 configuration is qualified separately in manufacturer_url.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MU9D3LL/A, A32388Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1964566-REG/apple_mu9d3ll_a_mac_mini_m4_10c_10cgpu_16gb_256gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MU9D3LL/A: M4 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 16 GB, 256 GB and Gigabit Ethernet, UPC 195949080296. The independently reopened retailer page currently lists remaining stock at USD 799. This does not override Apple removal of this configuration. No sibling order number or current price is added.11Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513878/export/pdfRead 5 October 2026

QCM1250, V6TNK, D19U2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer part V6TNK, US English keyboard. Overview, specification table and package contents identify 235T, one 16 GB DDR5-5600 module, 256 GB PCI Express NVMe 4.0 SSD, Wi-Fi 6E and 90 W adapter. No Plus model components or optional I/O modules are treated as installed. The regulatory family D19U is confirmed by the original manual, without guessing D19U002 versus D19U003. Omitted. Exact retailers list a three-year service bundle, while the maker family brochure starts at one year and the public Consumer Reports V6TNK description states 12 months. Region and service-entitlement scope were not resolved.3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker title page identifies QCM1250 and regulatory family D19U. No unresolved D19U002/D19U003 submodel is invented.

GTIN / EAN

1959490802968Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1964566-REG/apple_mu9d3ll_a_mac_mini_m4_10c_10cgpu_16gb_256gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026

8841164882317Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK literal UPC 884116488231, independently corroborated by BarcodesInc.11Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK literal UPC 884116488231 independently agrees with B&H. UPC retained as printed, not a retailer internal SKU.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

29 October 20242Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026October 29, 2024 announcement. Base M4 model starts at USD 599 with 16 GB. Technical sheet confirms base 256 GB. Education USD 499 is excluded. USD 599 is the ordinary US launch MSRP before sales tax. Published November 8 was still a future plan in this release and is corroborated by actual launch-day retail reports. The maker calls this its smallest computer and names Mac mini. No gaming or workstation category is inferred.

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Status

Discontinued16Press articlemacrumors.com/2026/05/01/mac-mini-now-starts-at-799Read 7 October 2026May 1, 2026 report independently confirms Apple temporarily removed the M4 16 GB/256 GB configuration worldwide. It is a dated interim event, not proof that withdrawal was permanent. Public EveryMac history reports June 25 reintroduction and August 25 final M4-family discontinuation. Final status is discontinued as of October 7. B&H remaining retail stock is not continued maker offering.28Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m4-10-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-2024-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Publicly indexed exact M4 10 CPU/10 GPU page identifies MU9D3LL/A 16 GB/256 GB, Discontinued Date August 25, 2026. Storage detail states 256 GB removed May 1 and reintroduced June 25, 2026. Direct HTTP and web open returned 403, so the full visible indexed table/sentence was used without bypass. Apple August 25 M6 announcement names previous-generation M4. No final May withdrawal date is claimed.

Available7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact manufacturer V6TNK, 235T/16GB/256GB US listing expressly In Stock on October 7, 2026. Lifecycle available. No launch MSRP inferred from current sale/list price.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple Mac mini (M2, 2023)17Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mac-mini-m4-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact base M4 review calls M4 an upgrade over its predecessor Mac mini M2 and describes base 8 GB/256 GB to 16 GB/256 GB change. Catalog target is M2 2023 MMFJ3LL/A 8 GB/256 GB. Family relation only, no inherited hardware.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple Mac mini (M6, 2026)18Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 7 October 2026Maker new Mac mini M6 announcement compares M6 with previous-generation Mac mini M4. Catalog target is base M6 MHQK4LL/A 16 GB/256 GB. Family relation only, no 2026 hardware or measurements transferred. M5 Pro pertains to separate M4 Pro predecessor.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$5992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€6993Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026German launch release, pricing section: ordinary base M4 model EUR 699 including VAT, 16 GB memory. Technical sheet confirms base 256 GB. Education EUR 579 is excluded. This is the matching base configuration German launch price only, not a separate regional variant or a universal warranty statement.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 20268Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1964566-REG/apple_mu9d3ll_a_mac_mini_m4_10c_10cgpu_16gb_256gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026

US7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK sold configuration offered by the US retailer B&H. Canadian listing corroborates the matching North American configuration, separately from US sale evidence.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026

Black2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 202611Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK detailed specification explicitly Black.

SegmentiUse the maker's product category. Do not assign a use case from performance or appearance alone.

Mini PC2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026

Business1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/dellpromicroqcm1250Read 7 October 2026

Form factoriThe maker's stated chassis class. Generic tower does not imply a full, mid or mini tower tier.

Mini PC2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026

Mini PC1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/dellpromicroqcm1250Read 7 October 2026

Case

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Case dimensionsiChassis width, height and depth in the stated orientation. Source notes identify feet, handles or brackets excluded by the maker. An all-in-one is measured with its included stand when the maker gives both sizes.

Width127Height50Depth127mm(5 × 2 × 5 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026

Width36Height182Depth178mm(1.4 × 7.2 × 7 in)3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 16 table 2 gives height 182.00, width 36.00 and depth 178.00 mm in its upright orientation. These are chassis dimensions. No optional stand or mounting bracket is included.

Case volumeiVolume published by the maker. It may differ from the outer dimensions multiplied together.

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WeightiPublished system weight for the stated configuration. Source notes distinguish maximum, approximate and starting weights. An all-in-one is weighed with its included stand when the maker gives both weights.

0.67kg(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026Maker M4 system weight 0.67 kg. Source says weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. Reviewer 0.648 kg remains a different measured sample weight and is not substituted.

1.4kg(3.1 lb)3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 16 publishes a maximum system weight of 1.40 kg and minimum 1.16 kg. Stored maximum, not a measured weight or an assertion that every V6TNK unit weighs 1.40 kg. Weight depends on configuration and manufacturing variation.

Case model

Apple housing 923-109417Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 7 October 2026Exact 2024 parts table names Housing 923-10941. Stored as the maker housing identifier. No generic retail enclosure name invented.

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Case materialsiPublished materials of the enclosure and panels, not every internal component. An edition with other panels, such as a wood front, can differ, so it is per variant.

Aluminium10Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Environmental Report opened in full. Enclosure uses aluminium. Footnote 7 explicitly says Mac mini Gold rating in United States and Canada. Report carbon and power evaluations use M4 Pro 64 GB / 8 TB, so no maker power numbers are copied into measured fields or into the base M4 TEC. Best Buy EPEAT false conflicts with maker Gold claim and is excluded.

Steel, Plastic5Maker spec sheet (PDF)screenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/QCM1250.pdfRead 5 October 2026Sustainability text and footnote 6 specify recycled steel in the chassis and post-consumer/closed-loop plastic in the chassis. These are actual enclosure materials, not just internal fan housing.

Side panel

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Front panel

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Tool-less side paneliWhether the side panel can be opened without a tool after any shipping or security screw is removed. Conditions belong in the source note.

No6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120995Read 5 October 2026Bottom Cover procedure Tools and Removal require suction cup and nylon probe, so opening the cover is not tool-less.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 36-38: loosen the rear thumbscrew, then slide and lift off the cover. The cover uses a thumb-operated screw. Internal SSD replacement still requires a screwdriver.

Dust filters

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VESA mount

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Display

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Screen sizeiActual diagonal of the primary built-in all-in-one display. Do not substitute a rounded marketed size. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Native resolutioniPhysical pixel resolution of the primary built-in all-in-one display. External video-output limits, bundled monitors and chassis status screens do not qualify.

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Panel typeiPublished panel technology of the primary built-in all-in-one display. A display brand name alone does not establish panel technology. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Max refresh rateiHighest published refresh rate of the primary built-in display at native resolution. External video-output limits do not qualify.

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TouchscreeniPublished touch-input support of the primary built-in display. A touchscreen status panel does not qualify.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer ordinary brightness rating of the primary built-in display. Preserve published conditions in source notes. Not HDR peak, outdoor peak or a reviewer measurement.

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Motherboard

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Motherboard

Apple logic board 661-436327Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 7 October 2026Exact Logic Board row 661-43632 specifies 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16 GB and 1 G Ethernet. Other memory, Ethernet and M4 Pro boards are excluded. This is the board assembly identifier, not a chipset name.

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Chipset

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Intel Q8703Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 18 table 4 maps Q870 to Core Ultra 5 and 7. Q670 belongs to the legacy Core processor options.

Motherboard form factoriMotherboard dimensions class, not the size of the computer case.

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CPU socket

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FCLGA18516Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots and WLAN M.2 slots. Storage M.2 slots belong in storage_slots. Mechanical slot shape and electrical lane width are separate.

AApple Mac mini (M4, 2024)

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BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

Mechanical slot type	Count	Occupied
M.2 E-key	1	Yes

Source3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 21 and 55-56 document one physical replaceable M.2 2230 WLAN slot, occupied by the retained Intel AX211 module. Intel AX211 original product brief explicitly says its M.2 2230 module uses a standard Key E socket. Mechanical shape only, no PCIe lanes or generation assumed from the CNVio interface. Storage connectors remain separate.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/632078/632078_Intel_Wi-Fi_6E_AX211_Garfield_Peak_2_Product_Brief_Rev1p4.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Intel AX211 Form Factors (M.2 2230 and 1216) paragraph: M.2 2230 modules attach with a standard Key E socket. This exact full sentence is independently public in the indexed original PDF, although direct PDF retrieval and web-open return 403. Used solely for physical socket key, not generic radio capabilities or PCIe electrical lanes. Dell manual separately proves the actual installed replaceable 2230 AX211 and single slot.

PCIe x16 slotsiCounts mechanically x16 card slots, including occupied slots. A slot may have fewer electrical lanes.

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Free expansion slotsiCounts slots documented as unoccupied. GPU thickness can block access to an unoccupied slot.

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Fan headersiPhysical connectors for fans on the motherboard, not the number of installed fans.

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13Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original current system-board connector list printed 107–108, Figure 77, names one physical FAN CPU header. Complete board list has no second fan header. Standalone CPU cooler excluded from chassis fan table.

Overclocking in BIOSiTrue when BIOS permits CPU or memory tuning. Source notes must distinguish XMP or EXPO memory tuning from CPU multiplier overclocking.

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026Reference is base Apple M4 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16 GB unified memory, 256 GB SSD and standard Gigabit Ethernet. All claimed specs use the M4 column, not M4 Pro. Optional 10 Gb Ethernet and M4 Pro are excluded. Max RAM 32 GB is the purchase-time capacity with the same M4 CPU/GPU, not a user upgrade limit.

Intel Core Ultra 5 235T2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK, UPC 884116488231. Reopened full specification tab and package list. Confirms 235T, one 16 GB DDR5-5600 module, 256 GB NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, integrated Graphics and USB keyboard/mouse. B&H one total memory slot and 180 W power supply contradict the original manual and exact PC-Canada specification and are excluded.11Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026

Intel6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Core Ultra 5 235T SKU 241872, CPU, NPU, graphics and package specification sections. Six P cores and eight E cores, 14 threads, 24 MB Intel Smart Cache. Category-specific clocks are used. Processor-level ECC support is not proof of this PC configuration's system support, so it is not stored from this source. Chip max 256 GB is not the PC's supported memory maximum. Intel names CPU lithography TSMC N3B. The numeric node is covered under process_node_nm.

Processor codenameiChip maker's processor or platform codename. This is separate from each core's architecture name.

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Arrow Lake6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Core configurationiOne row per stated core category. Apple super cores are distinct from performance cores. Clock values describe that category.

AApple Mac mini (M4, 2024)

Core type	Count
Performance	4
Efficiency	6

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026

BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	6	Lion Cove	2.2	5
Efficiency	8	Skymont	1.6	4.4

Source6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 202616Spec databaseclubic.com/558090-intel-core-ultra-5-235t.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 235T technical rows name six performance Lion Cove and eight efficient Skymont cores. Existing Intel core-category counts and clocks preserved. Clubic erroneous DDR4 controller text is excluded, not allowed to override maker DDR5 PC specification.

CPU cores

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Performance coresiCounts rows explicitly classified as performance cores. Apple super cores are stored separately and excluded.

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Efficiency coresiCounts efficiency and low-power efficiency cores. Zero means a complete stated core configuration has no such cores.

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Threads

1013Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

146Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Max core turbo clockiHighest core-category turbo or boost clock in cpu_clusters. Separate favored-core or processor-level boost ratings are not substituted for a category's published turbo clock.

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L3 cache

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24MB6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026

CPU core process nodeiPublished CPU-core fabrication node. Package components and I/O dies may use other nodes. Maker node name belongs in the source note.

3nm4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 5 October 2026Apple M4 introduction explicitly states second-generation 3 nm fabrication and a 16-core Neural Engine capable of 38 trillion operations per second. The Mac mini M4 technical sheet matches the 10 CPU / 10 GPU / 16 Neural Engine configuration. Throughput precision is not stated. Peak CPU clocks reported by reviewers are measurements and do not enter claimed cluster clocks.

3nm6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Intel 235T CPU Lithography row names TSMC N3B. Numeric 3 nm class is separately explicit in Clubic exact 235T architecture table. CPU core tile only, other package tiles may differ. Not Intel 3 or a physical transistor dimension.16Spec databaseclubic.com/558090-intel-core-ultra-5-235t.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 235T Architecture table Finesse de gravure 3 nm, consistent with Intel exact TSMC N3B name. No generic newer-node substitution.

CPU base power (chip rating)iChip maker's base-power or default-TDP rating. It is not measured wall power or the PC maker's configured power limit.

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35W6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 202635 W Processor Base Power. Intel Maximum Turbo Power 114 W is omitted from cpu_power_max_w because Dell's configured PL2 was not established.

Peak CPU power (configured)iPower limit configured by the PC maker, such as PL2 or PPT. Do not substitute the chip maker's maximum turbo-power rating.

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Unlocked multiplier

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NPU performanceiPublished NPU throughput only. GPU, total-system AI throughput and different precision modes are separate. Precision belongs in the source note.

38TOPS4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 5 October 2026

13TOPS6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 202613 NPU Peak TOPS at INT8. Overall 27 TOPS and GPU 6 TOPS are not NPU throughput.

Integrated GPU

Apple M4 10-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026

Intel Graphics6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Cooling

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CPU cooler

Air1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026New thermal architecture guides air through different levels of the system, with venting through the foot. This is air cooling. No liquid cooler or radiator is stated.

Air3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 34-35 and 57-59 show a separate fan with a CPU heat sink. Pages 92-94 describe the heat sink and thermal grease. This is air cooling. The CPU-cooler fan is excluded from chassis-fan rows.

CPU cooler model

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Radiator size

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Radiator position

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Case fansiInstalled chassis airflow fans, including radiator fans. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans. Count fan rotors, including multiple rotors in a single-frame assembly. A mini PC whose only fan cools the processor and moves the air through the case counts that fan.

AApple Mac mini (M4, 2024)

Fan rotors
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Source7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 7 October 2026Complete exploded view and orderable-parts list identifies one system fan 923-10945 and one fan assembly in the exact 2024 enclosure. The case blower guides airflow through the enclosure rather than being a standalone CPU-cooler rotor. Diameter, PWM and lighting are not published and those cells are omitted. SSD part 661-43668 is 256 GB M4. Capacity choices do not establish a generic SSD interface.

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Number of case fansiSum of documented chassis and radiator fan rotors. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPU

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026

No3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 21 and 24-25 list only WLAN and SSD internal slots, integrated Intel Graphics, and integrated display support. The complete micro chassis component and system-board diagrams have no discrete card or card slot. Core 235T Intel Graphics is the reference GPU.10Spec databasedevice.report/m/8cfcfde23c7cb45ed666d5bad9a3c37f9eb6720f729721042f8cbd28e06ea573.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 exact V6TNK catalogue explicitly marks Discrete graphics card with a cross, meaning no discrete graphics card. Intel Graphics is the on-board GPU. This is direct negative evidence, beyond the complete internal slot and component inventory in the original manual.

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

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GPU brand

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Graphics card

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VRAM

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VRAM type

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GPU board poweriConfigured total board power of the installed card. A chip-family reference rating is not proof of an OEM card limit.

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GPU boost clockiPublished boost clock for the installed graphics card and mode. Do not use a measured transient clock or another board model's rating.

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Graphics card length

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Graphics card thicknessiCard thickness in PCIe bracket-slot units, such as 2.5. This is not the number of connectors or motherboard slots.

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GPU power connector

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Memory

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RAM

16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026

16GB2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 202611Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026

RAM type

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DDR52Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Configured RAM speediMemory transfer rate configured on delivery. A rated XMP or EXPO profile may be faster when it is disabled.

7,500MT/s13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review Specs reports fixed 7500 memory transfer rate for this exact 16 GB unit. This is stored as reported delivery rate. Conflicting LPDDR5X versus teardown LPDDR5 technology labels remain omitted. Apple separately confirms that the RAM is integrated into the M-series chip package.

5,600MT/s2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 2026Exact SKU listing gives 16 GB 5600 MT/s. Dell manual page 19 lists the corresponding 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s, single-channel configuration for Core Ultra 5. This is the factory memory configuration, not an overclocked profile.7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Rated kit speediRated memory-kit or profile speed. This can differ from the speed configured on delivery.

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Memory kit

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RAM upgradeiHow installed memory is physically attached. Purchase-time capacity choices do not mean memory can be upgraded later.

Integrated into chip package15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102328Read 5 October 2026Apple Upgrade or install memory in your Mac mini, 2024 section: memory is integrated into the Apple M-series chip package and cannot be upgraded. This proves package integration, not merely an onboard memory attachment.

Slots3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable memory connectors, with one row per occupancy state. Package-integrated memory is not a DIMM slot.

AApple Mac mini (M4, 2024)

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BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	1	Yes	16
SO-DIMM	1	No	Not available

Source3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 18-20: two SO-DIMM slots, 64 GB maximum. Exact V6TNK retailer specification gives one 16 GB module. One slot occupied and one free. This is not B&H's conflicting one-slot total.7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 202611Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK states one 16 GB module in one occupied slot. Total two slots comes from original maker manual.

RAM slots

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2=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

Free RAM slots

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1=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

Max RAM for this CPU and GPUiMaximum stated capacity without changing the CPU or GPU configuration represented by this product. For integrated memory this is a purchase-time limit. For slot-based RAM it is the maker's supported upgrade limit.

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026

64GB3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026

ECC memoryiSystem-level ECC memory support or configuration. DDR5 on-die ECC alone does not establish this field.

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No10Spec databasedevice.report/m/8cfcfde23c7cb45ed666d5bad9a3c37f9eb6720f729721042f8cbd28e06ea573.pdfRead 5 October 2026Three-page exact V6TNK catalogue sheet, publication October 15, 2025, Memory section explicitly marks Non-ECC. This describes the installed configuration, not DDR5 on-die ECC or chip-level ECC support. Maker selectable 16 GB memory is also explicitly non-ECC. Its 180 W supply contradicts the original maker manual and exact 90 W retail specification and is excluded. Access qualification: current direct PDF requests return 403. Normal web retrieval independently returns the complete three-page original catalogue text, including exact V6TNK and its Non-ECC check, AX211 and discrete-GPU cross. No access bypass. No local downloaded copy was recovered.

Storage

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Storage

256GB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

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Installed drivesiInstalled drives, one row per physical drive. Capacity is in decimal GB. Use the generic SSD option when its protocol is not published. It does not establish an interface or socket. Do not represent alternative purchase capacities as installed drives.

AApple Mac mini (M4, 2024)

Capacity (GB)	Type	Drive
256	NVMe SSD	Apple SSD AP0256Z

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026Apple states SSD capacity but does not identify the interface on this page. The stored integrated NVMe type comes from the separately cited exact MU9D3LL/A retailer table. It does not turn the proprietary NAND module into a standard M.2 slot. Other purchase capacities are not represented as installed drives.8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1964566-REG/apple_mu9d3ll_a_mac_mini_m4_10c_10cgpu_16gb_256gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MU9D3LL/A 16 GB/256 GB table states 1x 256 GB Integrated NVMe SSD. Proprietary NAND module and integrated storage design, not a standard M.2 removable module. Existing capacity/model retained. Maker SSD-only wording does not contradict this exact protocol claim.13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
256	NVMe SSD	4

Source2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 202611Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Matching V6TNK table states 256 GB PCI Express NVMe 4.0. No drive brand or unproved module length is inferred.

Storage slots and baysiPhysical SSD connectors and drive bays, counted once each. Multiple supported M.2 lengths or alternative bay uses do not create extra slots.

AApple Mac mini (M4, 2024)

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BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1	No

Source3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 21-23: exactly two physical M.2 2230/2280 Gen4 NVMe connectors. One supported length, 2280, is recorded per connector, not a count for each alternative drive length. Exact SKU has one 256 GB drive, leaving one connector free. Both connectors are Gen4, so no uncertain drive-to-generation assignment is needed. Electrical lane count is omitted. A second SSD requires separately purchased heat sinks according to page 22.

M.2 slots

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2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free M.2 slots

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1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free drive bays

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0=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Fastest storage-slot PCIe generationiHighest documented PCIe generation of a storage slot. This does not identify the installed drive's generation.

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Power supply

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PSU rated outputiPower supply's rated output, or an external adapter's output rating. Maximum system consumption, peak PSU power and wall draw are separate.

155W8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1964566-REG/apple_mu9d3ll_a_mac_mini_m4_10c_10cgpu_16gb_256gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact same SKU General row states Power Supply 155 W with IEC. Physical 12.6 V/12.3 A output label and common maker part corroborate nominal output. Maker maximum continuous system power 155 W alone would not prove PSU output. No mains-current multiplication.19Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 7 October 2026Actual A3238 M4 16 GB/512 GB producer label reads Lite-On PA-1161-1A Rev A, output 12.6 V/12.3 A. Exact base retailer and separate 256 GB teardown explicitly publish nominal 155 W. Common maker PSU 661-43677 bridges configurations. No 512 GB performance or storage-chip facts transferred.20Reviewblog.zeruns.top/archives/35.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original 2025 personal teardown of M4 16 GB/256 GB explicitly states power-board maximum output 155 W, 12.6 V/12.3 A. Chinese sample used only for common PSU rating, bridged by maker part 661-43677. No performance, mains draw or regional radio facts transferred.27Reviewchargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026031109385153.jpgRead 7 October 2026Physical label output is 12.6 V DC and 12.3 A. Those DC ratings corroborate the exact 256 GB retailer stated 155 W supply rating. AC input 2.5 A is not multiplied into output power. Shared Apple PSU assembly provides configuration bridge.

90W2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 202690 W exact SKU rating agrees with original manual page 23 and current maker Power adapter section. B&H lists 180 W, which is a Pro Micro Plus adapter and contradicts both matching sources. The external supply rating is not CPU power or measured system consumption.11Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK Detailed Specs states 90 W, with matching UPC 884116488231. This corroborates the original maker manual and prior PC-Canada exact-SKU reading. B&H 180 W conflicts and is excluded.

PSU form factoriReplacement PSU dimensions class. Electrical standards such as ATX12VO belong in psu_atx_version. A supply built into an all-in-one is proprietary unless the maker names a standard size.

Proprietary7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 7 October 2026Complete exploded view and parts table identify custom bare power plate 661-43677. It is shared by listed M4 and M4 Pro configurations. Matching removal procedure and physical plate/contact layout exclude standard ATX/SFX or an external adapter.19Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 7 October 2026Actual custom bare plate sits at the top of the compact housing with internal positive/negative contacts and four chassis mounting screws. This is a proprietary assembly, not standard ATX/SFX or an external supply.24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121006Read 7 October 2026Exact procedure removes bottom cover, antenna plate, fan, speaker, front ports, audio board and logic board to reach custom power plate with four T25 screws and integrated AC inlet. Matches unique PSU 661-43677 and physical label.

External adapter3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026

PSU efficiencyiWhen an 80 PLUS and a Cybenetics level are both published, the 80 PLUS level is stored and the Cybenetics level goes in the source note.

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Modular cables

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PSU model

Lite-On PA-1161-1A Rev A7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 7 October 2026One common 2024 power-supply part 661-43677 provides the explicit scope bridge from the 512 GB A3238 teardown to the 256 GB reference. The supplier label is documented for that unit, not promised for future supplier lots.19Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 7 October 2026Original physical producer label PA-1161-1A Rev A, Lite-On. Photo visually inspected and saved as psu-label.jpg. Common maker PSU part bridges the 512 GB test unit to 256 GB reference. Supplier model documented for this unit.27Reviewchargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026031109385153.jpgRead 7 October 2026Independently inspected actual producer label on ChargerLAB A3238 M4 16 GB/512 GB sample: Lite-On PA-1161-1A Rev A. Apple lists one shared 2024 PSU assembly 661-43677. This identifies the photographed supplier lot, without promising one supplier forever.

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ATX version

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Native 12V-2x6 cableiThe supplied PSU has a native 12V-2x6 GPU cable. A generic 16-pin connector description alone does not establish its revision.

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Ports

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User-facing I/O positioniLocation of the accessible front, top, side or bottom port panel.

Front1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026

Front3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026

User-facing portsiAccessible front, top, side and bottom ports at the stated I/O position. Counts refer to physical connectors.

AApple Mac mini (M4, 2024)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3	2	10
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026

BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	5
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10
3.5 mm audio	Headphone and microphone combo	1	Not available

Source3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 7-9 and 20-21: front USB-A 5 Gbps, USB-C 10 Gbps and one headset combo jack. The Plus model's 20 Gbps Type-C port is not this chassis.

Rear portsiPhysical rear connectors, including motherboard and discrete-GPU outputs. Source notes identify disabled onboard video ports and any incomplete GPU output evidence. A video input, such as HDMI in on an all-in-one, is Other. AC power input is a mains inlet, such as C14, for a built-in power supply. DC in is for an external adapter.

AApple Mac mini (M4, 2024)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4	3	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	Motherboard
HDMI	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026M4 column has three TB4/USB4 40 Gbps ports, supporting native DP1.4 over USB-C, one HDMI and one Gigabit RJ45. HDMI port version and USB power-out ratings are not stated here. Support for 8K or 4K240 alone is not used to infer an HDMI version. Front USB-C ports are USB 3 10 Gbps and not Thunderbolt.

BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Connected to
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48	Motherboard
HDMI	2.1 TMDS	1	Not available	Motherboard
DisplayPort	1.4a HBR3	1	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Gigabit Ethernet	1	1	Motherboard
DC in	4.5 mm barrel	1	Not available	Motherboard

Source3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 8-9 and 20-21: two USB-A 5 Gbps, two USB-A 480 Mbps, one RJ45 Gigabit, one HDMI, one DP and DC input. Core Ultra gets DisplayPort 1.4a HBR3. Current manufacturer External ports and slots section explicitly qualifies the fixed HDMI as 2.1 TMDS. Optional HDMI FRL, DP 2.1, USB-C Alt Mode, extra USB-A, VGA, serial, PS2 and fiber modules are not included because the exact optional module was not verified. These rows describe the documented standard rear connectors.4Owner's manualdell.com/support/manuals/it-it/dell-pro-qcm1250-micro/dell_pro_micro_qcm1250_om/external-ports-and-slotsRead 5 October 2026Current maker section opened in English. Fixed HDMI is 2.1 TMDS, Ultra DP is 1.4a HBR3 and RJ45 is 1 Gbps. Optional HDMI 2.1 FRL is a separate add-on.12Maker product pagedell.com/support/manuals/en-us/dell-pro-qcm1250-micro/dell_pro_micro_qcm1250_om/video-port-resolution-gpuintegratedRead 5 October 2026Original maker Video port resolution table explicitly labels the fixed port HDMI 2.1 (TMDS). The English original content is retained despite a regional wrapper redirect. Optional HDMI FRL modules are separate. No supported timing row is treated as an accepted maximum.

User-facing USB portsiPhysical USB-A and USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel.

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

User-facing USB-C portsiPhysical USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel, including Thunderbolt and USB4 sockets.

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

1=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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ThunderboltiThunderbolt documented in the rear-port table. Front-panel-only Thunderbolt is not covered by this derived field.

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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Ethernet speed

1Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Discrete GPU output portsiCounts rear connectors explicitly attributed to the discrete graphics card. A partial rear-port table cannot establish the card's complete output count.

0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiBands explicitly supported by the installed radio and product region. Do not infer 6GHz use solely from a Wi-Fi version.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-sg/guide/deployment/-dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Official deployment table explicitly includes Mac mini 2024 and frequencies 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. No band inferred only from Wi-Fi 6E name. Exact US maker Wi-Fi 6E support and official network compatibility corroborate. Regulated availability remains region dependent.22Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102285Read 7 October 2026Official compatibility lists Mac mini 2023 or later and explains 6 GHz plus 2.4/5 GHz networks and country restrictions. Exact US reference spec and model-specific frequency table provide scope.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz8Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi module

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Intel AX2118Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 21-22 table 10 identifies the Wi-Fi 6E option as Intel AX211, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz and Bluetooth 5.3. Exact V6TNK retailers specify Wi-Fi 6E. BE200 is the separate Wi-Fi 7 option and MT7920 is Wi-Fi 6. The matching 235T/16 GB/256 GB lab system in the Principled Technologies report also explicitly uses AX211. Radio antenna module and region-dependent optional external antenna bundle remain unproved and omitted.9Reviewprincipledtechnologies.com/dell/Dell-Pro-Micro-Intel-Core-Ultra-5-235T-OptiPlex-comp-science-0825.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original independent lab report page 4 system table matches QCM1250/235T/16GB/256GB/AX211 and Windows 11 Pro 24H2 build 26100.4061. Exact memory module count/rate and V6TNK SKU are not given. Setup page 5 explicitly sets Windows plugged-in Power Mode Best Performance, and does not prove maker default profile. Cinebench 2024 and Steel Nomad scores remain omitted. No measured noise, temperature or wall power rows.10Spec databasedevice.report/m/8cfcfde23c7cb45ed666d5bad9a3c37f9eb6720f729721042f8cbd28e06ea573.pdfRead 5 October 2026Network section explicitly identifies Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 for product code V6TNK. This independently confirms the matching option in the maker manual. Antenna type 2x2 states spatial streams, not whether optional external antennas are included.

Wi-Fi antenna

Internal19Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 7 October 2026Physical teardown identifies three Wi-Fi antenna modules inside. Matching maker procedure requires bottom-cover and antenna-plate removal, proving internal placement.23Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120999Read 7 October 2026Exact 2024 antenna procedure requires bottom cover and antenna plate removal. Three coaxial antenna assemblies attach inside the plate. Positive internal-placement proof.

Internal3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original major-component inventory printed 34–35 explicitly names internal antenna modules with black/white cables. Actual internal module replacement chapters printed 94–99 corroborate location. No optional external antenna asserted supplied.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026

5.38Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker AX211 column is Bluetooth 5.3. Maker notes functionality can vary with operating system. No Wi-Fi 7 or BT 5.4 capability from a different option is transferred.

Ethernet controller

Broadcom BCM5776212Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Mac+Mini+(2024)+Chip+ID/178986Read 5 October 2026Chip ID Step 3 explicitly identifies the Broadcom BCM57762 Gigabit Ethernet controller in the M4 base teardown. Items labelled likely in other steps are not treated as certain installed radio or controller models. iFixit identifies Micron LPDDR5, while Notebookcheck lists LPDDR5X. No maker RAM technology confirmation was found, so ram_type is omitted rather than choose between conflicting secondaries.

Intel WGI219LM3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 21 table 9 explicitly gives Intel WGI219LM and 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Camera and audio

None of 5 known

WebcamiPublished built-in camera description and resolution. Keep sensor megapixels, video resolution and named camera features distinct in the source note. External bundled cameras do not qualify.

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Built-in speaker driversiPhysical built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Audio channels, system beepers and external bundled speakers do not count. Do not infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

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Total speaker poweriManufacturer stated combined output of the built-in speakers. Preserve power basis in source notes. PSU ratings and external speaker output do not qualify.

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones. Beamforming channels and microphone modes do not count.

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Audio featuresiPublished built-in audio capabilities and their required software or accessories. Do not infer hardware from an audio brand name.

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Lighting

None of 4 known

RGB lighting

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Lit parts

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Lighting standardiNamed physical RGB control or connector standard. ARGB lighting alone does not prove a 5V header or a standard connector.

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Lighting software

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Software

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Operating system

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026Maker specification identifies macOS without a version. Tested launch sample macOS 15 Sequoia does not establish current software on every retail unit. Discontinued status has separate chronology evidence, including May removal, June reintroduction and final August M4-family end. Retail stock does not establish maker offering.

Windows 11 Pro2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 2026

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026

Windows2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 2026

Control software

Not available

Dell Optimizer3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 15 maker application table names Dell Optimizer and explicitly describes adjustment of performance and power settings. BIOS also offers Optimized thermal management. No RGB control software or CPU overclocking support is inferred.

Upgradeability

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Proprietary partsiParts or interfaces the maker or teardown identifies as requiring nonstandard replacements. Do not infer from a brand label alone.

PSU, Fan connectors, Drive mounts7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 7 October 2026PSU 661-43677 has a chassis-specific plate/contact layout. Matching fan procedure proves a flat-flex locking connector. SSD module 661-43668 is a proprietary format. Each interface has separate mechanical evidence, without inferring proprietary status from branding.19Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 7 October 2026Custom PSU plate and internal contacts match the maker specific replacement assembly. Physical form and interfaces are evidence. No motherboard restriction inferred merely from branding.24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121006Read 7 October 2026Chassis-specific bare PSU plate, internal contacts and AC-inlet mounting require matching assembly 661-43677. Physical construction is evidence, not the brand name.25Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121000Read 7 October 2026Exact fan procedure describes a flat-flex cable attached to a locking-lever logic-board connector. This differs mechanically from ordinary 3/4-pin PC fan headers and uses matching assembly 923-10945. Do not infer total header count from one occupied connector.26Reviewifixit.com/News/104302/all-hail-the-return-of-upgradeable-storage-mac-mini-2024-teardownRead 7 October 2026Original teardown explicitly identifies proprietary SSD format. Successful 256 GB to 512 GB module swap using Apple Configurator does not make this a standard M.2 connector. It proves nonstandard storage fitting, not impossibility of upgrades.

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Max graphics card length

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Max CPU cooler height

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Warranty kept after upgradeiWhether the maker keeps the warranty after a user upgrade under the stated terms and market. Damage exclusions alone do not mean all warranty is void.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

177points13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact base M4 10 CPU / 10 GPU, 16 GB, 256 GB AP0256Z unit, macOS 15 Sequoia, no energy profile beyond optional low-power mode. Cinebench 2024 single 177 / multi 958. Geekbench 6 single 3838 / multi 15072. Current shared charts are labelled 6.7 but the binary minor version used at the November 2024 test is not established. Cinebench R23 numbers are not used for 2024 fields.

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

958points13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Geekbench single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

3,838points13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Geekbench multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

15,072points13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iReviewer's sequential read test. A file-copy rate or maker's SSD rating is not a sequential read measurement. Test method belongs in the source note.

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Game frame ratesiReviewer measurements for this CPU, GPU, memory, storage and cooling configuration. Resolution, preset, ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation conditions belong in rows or source notes.

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Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
The Witcher 3	1024	768	Low graphics and postprocessing	Not available	120
The Witcher 3	1920	1080	High graphics and postprocessing, HairWorks off	Not available	42.8
The Witcher 3	1920	1080	Ultra graphics and postprocessing, HBAO+	Not available	28.6
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	Lowest	Not available	141
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	50
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High, SMAA	Not available	47
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest, TAA	Not available	41
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	2560	1440	Highest, TAA	Not available	27
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low, SMAA	Not available	44.3
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium, TAA	Not available	36.4
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High, TAA	Not available	32.3
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra, TAA	Not available	30.1
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR off	34.8
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	FSR off	28.1
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	FSR off	23.8
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	20.4
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Low	Not available	54.9
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	46.4
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	High	Not available	45
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	40.8
Total War Pharaoh	2560	1440	Ultra	Not available	27.1

Source13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Complete five-game table transcribed with every documented resolution, preset and average FPS. Only explicitly named SMAA or TAA settings enter presets. The source's generic AF/AA links do not establish a specific algorithm or setting. Baldur's Gate 3 runs natively. All four other games were emulated. Cyberpunk rows explicitly have FSR off. Ray tracing, frame generation, 1% lows and upscaling for other games are not stated. Original driver, firmware and patch versions are not stated.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

AApple Mac mini (M4, 2024)

Profile	Load	Distance (cm)	Noise (dB(A))
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Not available	Gaming	15	24.9
Combined CPU and GPU stress test	Max load	15	45.1
CPU-only stress test	Max load	15	30.3
Manually forced maximum fan speed, 4900 rpm	Not available	15	59.4

Source13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact M4 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 16 GB, 256 GB AP0256Z, macOS 15 Sequoia. Earthworks M23R and Arta at 15 cm, ambient floor 24.1 dB(A). Idle 24.1 is the noise floor, not independently audible fan sound. Narrative gaming: 24.9 dB(A), about 1250 rpm, game unnamed. CPU-only maximum: 30.3 dB(A), about 1800 rpm. Combined CPU/GPU stress: 45.1 dB(A), 2950 rpm. Manual fan override: 59.4 dB(A), 4900 rpm, actual load unstated and load cell omitted. The comparison table also assigns 30.3 to Cyberpunk Ultra, which is a separately named context and is not substituted for the narrative gaming row. Highest derived noise includes the explicitly labelled manual override. Actual selected energy mode is unproved, with no Default label invented.

BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

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Highest measured fan noiseiHighest measured row in fan_noise_measured, not a theoretical maximum. Compare only at the same distance and test conditions.

59.4dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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Measured fan noise at idleiHighest documented idle row in fan_noise_measured. Distance and ambient noise floor belong in the source note.

24.1dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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CPU temperature in stress testiCPU temperature measured during the named sustained load. Source notes distinguish gaming loops from synthetic CPU or combined stress tests.

102°C13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026M4 SoC reading stabilizes at 102 C during combined Cinebench R23 multi and 3DMark Wild Life Extreme stress. Room approx 20.5 C. This is internal SoC temperature, not cooler exhaust 39 C or upper case 30 C. A whole-CPU all-core clock is not stored because the 3.93 GHz report refers only to P cores.

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CPU clock in stress testiSustained all-core CPU clock under the stated test. A P-core-only average is not a whole-CPU all-core clock.

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured power

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Power draw idleiMeasured system power at the wall at idle. Certification or maker claims are not reviewer measurements.

2.7W13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Metrahit Energy wall power. Maximum idle 2.7 W (range 2.6-2.7). Gaming 39.6 W (Cyberpunk Ultra, external monitor). Maximum 62.5 W at the start of combined stress, later 57-58 W. Standby 0.27 W is stored rather than off 0.12 W. CPU-only multicore tests maintain 21.5 W processor power. Combined stress CPU average 18.5 W is a different load and is not substituted. Maker 155 W maximum continuous system power is not the source of PSU rated output. The PSU value is separately supported by exact retailer and physical label evidence. Approximate 2-3 GB/s SSD read is not converted into a precise measured_ssd_read_mbs value.

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Power draw gamingiMeasured system power at the wall during the stated game and settings.

39.6W13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Power draw maxiMeasured power at the wall during combined CPU and GPU stress. A PSU rating or game-only load is not this value.

62.5W13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Power draw sleep or offiMeasured power at the wall with the stated sleep or off mode. These modes must be identified in the source note.

0.27W13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

21.5W13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Certifications

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ENERGY STARiExplicit certification status for the model or defined configuration scope. Absence from a search result is not proof of false.

Yes11Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513878/export/pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)screenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/QCM1250.pdfRead 5 October 2026Sustainable materials and certifications table explicitly marks Dell Pro Micro ENERGY STAR Yes. Exact V6TNK retail specification also marks Energy Star Yes. No TEC or idle power is borrowed from the different 300T/64 GB ENERGY STAR record.

EPEATiPublished registration level. Missing registration evidence is not proof of none.

Gold10Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Gold15Certification listepeat.net/product-details/f3310d6294f3468e955f8d3f67ae9f70Read 7 October 2026Official Dell Pro Micro QCM1250 registration in United States: EPEAT Version 1.0, Gold, Active, registered April 2, 2025. Scope requires ENERGY STAR-compliant power-management features and power supply. Retained original maker brochure and exact V6TNK retailer both explicitly establish ENERGY STAR configuration. Official regional registration overrides retailer Silver. No different-region registration inherited.

Copilot+ PC

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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)iStandardized TEC from the named ENERGY STAR or EU product-information record. It is not a prediction of an individual user's annual energy use.

12kWh11Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513878/export/pdfRead 5 October 2026Current ENERGY STAR record 4513878, Mac mini (M4) A3238, 10 CPU cores, 16 GB memory, includes MU9D3 and matching UPC 195949080296. TEC 12.0 kWh is standardized annual consumption, not a reviewer wall-power measurement. Certification is dated October 16, 2025. Record Date Available On Market October 29, 2024 is the announcement and preorder day and is not used for first retail.

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Other certifications

SCS-108 Carbon Neutral Standard, 2024-10-01 to 2026-09-3010Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 7 October 2026Archived report PDF page 20 contains exact Mac mini M4 16 GB/256 GB SCS certificate SCS-CN-10022. It validates 32 kg CO2e under SCS-108 v1.0 and ISO 14067:2018 for October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026. Stored label preserves this period. It has expired by October 7, 2026. No renewal or current validity claimed. Separate M4 Pro and 512 GB certificates are excluded.

EPEAT Climate+15Certification listepeat.net/product-details/f3310d6294f3468e955f8d3f67ae9f70Read 7 October 2026Same exact US QCM1250 registration explicitly says EPEAT Climate+ achieved April 2, 2025. No TCO claim transferred from Pro Micro Plus and no vPro/DASH registration transferred to a retail configuration with management disabled.

In the box

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact configuration. Optional accessories and configurator add-ons are not guaranteed included.

Mac mini, Power cord (1.8 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026

Desktop computer, 90 W AC adapter, Power cord, USB keyboard, USB mouse, Quick start guide, Documentation2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 202611Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK package list includes PC, keyboard, mouse, Quick Start Guide, documentation, AC adapter and power cord.

Included extrasiExtras confirmed supplied with the exact configuration. Optional bundles are excluded.

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Keyboard, Mouse2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 202611Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026Apple US Mac One Year Limited Warranty, covered hardware purchased by end-user. Statutory rights and optional AppleCare are separate. Carry-in/mail-in eligibility depends on Apple determination, so no guaranteed service-mode list is stored.

3years7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US V6TNK retailer listing expressly gives a three-year manufacturer limited warranty / 3Y Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis. Main approved exact retail configuration scope after independent B&H and BarcodesInc corroboration. Does not describe all QCM1250 family purchase options. Older unlinked ConsumerReports twelve-month note and different current maker i5 baseline remain report findings.11Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026The exact US V6TNK listing also gives a three-year manufacturer limited warranty (3Y Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis). Scope and open conflicts are in the B&H note for this field.

Warranty service

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On-site1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/dellpromicroqcm1250Read 7 October 2026Current US family Base Warranty section explicitly names Basic Hardware Service with Onsite Support After Remote Diagnosis. Exact US V6TNK BarcodesInc and Connection service descriptions confirm onsite. Duration is separately unresolved.11Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact US V6TNK Additional Warranty Information row: Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with Hardware-Only Support. Separate three-year entitlement claim is not converted into warranty_years while historical exact Consumer Reports 12-month conflict remains unresolved.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1215551Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026

www.dell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/dellpromicroqcm12501Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/dellpromicroqcm1250Read 7 October 2026Current original US QCM1250 family maker page reopened. Its default i5-14500T configuration is not V6TNK. A separate 235T / 16 GB / 256 GB configuration is offered, but the exact US V6TNK SKU is established by matching retailers. Generic i5 memory rate, default bundle and price are not transferred.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1215551Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026

screenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/QCM1250.pdf5Maker spec sheet (PDF)screenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/QCM1250.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Dell Pro Micro product brochure, 14 pages, public retailer mirror. QCM1250 and QBM1250 have separate technical columns. Only QCM1250 values are used. Exact current US EPEAT Gold registration now independently read, separately from retailer Silver.

Manual

support.apple.com/en-us/1215085Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121508Read 5 October 2026Opened original Mac mini 2024 repair manual MZEKLP and its Exploded View, Bottom Cover, Fan and SSD Module procedures. This is the exact 2024 generation. No current 2026 M6 manual is substituted.

cdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Dell-authored Owner's Manual, March 2025 Rev. A00, 133 pages, public 1WorldSync mirror. Title page identifies QCM1250 and D19U. This accessible mirror replaces the now-blocked device.report URL for the same original manual. Direct Dell support PDF access was blocked, without bypass.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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